Does anyone have experience with the longevity of this pot? I am worried about potential flaking of the coating.
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We are on our second one. The first one we bought in 1997, and just replaced it last year in 2012. We keep it on the counter, and it was plugged in and working 24/7 from when we first got until we replaced it. The coating was never a problem. We love it, and someday, when this one quits, we'll buy another one the same day!
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I've had mine for almost 2 years. No problem. Don't see why there'd be any flaking - there's nothing that would scraoe or scratch it.
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I have Zojirushi CD-LCC40 for 5 years and it doesn't seem to have any flaking of the coating. However, I recommend using (purchased) bottles of drinking water. I first used the filtered water from my refrigerator filter and it caused mineral deposit. I had to use lemon/lime to clean it periodically (you can find the instruction online). Then, we started using bottles of drinking water & I have never had to clean it again. It's so good that I even bought one for my in-law.
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I haven't opened the box yet and it's been months; why? Because I found out the pot inside is alluminum and I'm wondering if it's safe, is it covered with metal, or you know this fear about aluminum has got me stumped!
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I haven't had a problem with the nonstick coating coming off. I enjoy my Fondue pot.
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Hi Irish Angel, As long as you stir once in a while, it should be alright. It's performance is almost comparable with non-stick cookware. But remember that it is a metallic product, it is not entirely non-stick but there is a huge diff in performance compared to other stainless steel pots & pans I have. Also the satisfaction of cooking in a non-toxic cookware is great! I like it. I wish it came in an extra large size too :-)
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Yes. I haven't had any issues with sticking. I use this pot every other day at least.
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Hello Irene, I can't speak from a professional nor scientific standpoint, but personally I don't care for the way that teflon coatings peel and flake-off over time... So I made the switch to ceramic and love it! I no longer have to worry about my cookware losing its 'nonstick' appeal rapidly.
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I've had this pot for over 40 years and use it all the time. It has been on a hot stove for hours with soups, sauces, etc. and I seem to remember that it is oven-proof, but you would do better to talk directly with Farberware for an answer.
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I have had no problems or issues with this pot at all. I use it for making beer as well as cooking. There is no rust on the one I purchased.
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I've put pots on it without a problem, the one issue I have with it is that the vinyl coating is sensitive to sharp objects and once a small piece is missing it shows signs of rust.
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Return it. I got mine in unbroken condition, and I've used it for over a year now and have had no problems whatsoever. I've read the reviews from others saying their pot arrived broken. I guess I lucked out with a gentle deliver person. I think the tea pot is great.
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The inside bottom of the pot is the heating element, and it's painted on, so after using to boil water, it was flaking off. I tossed it in the trash..........
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I would err on the side of caution and say don't use it anymore. If you've burned the chrome coating off the copper, there's a good chance you have compromised the seams of the kettle or maybe also the soldered connections that hold the "heating element" to the bottom. It was an unfortunate mistake that can happen to anyone. Trying to do too much at once, while making tea! Sorry this happened to you and your VERY EXPENSIVE kettle, but I wouldn't risk using the kettle again. Do you have money? Use it as a pretty flower pot and buy another!
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Heat it up, not a problem. Keep it warm & not burm it, that depends on your pot and how attentive you are.
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You will need to check the specs on this to find out what the coating material is. I have had no problem with it flaking off.
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Had mine about 6 months, use it twice a day. Works great. One small spot of rust appeared after a month or so, where sides meet base inside pot. Now I empty it after use...it dries out quickly with residual heat. Rust spot remains but has not grown in size. No calcium built up either, perhaps because I empty it after each use. I do recommend the kettle.
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This is getting to be a common problem with Vitaclay's pots. Mine cracked after about the 10th use, when I called them they made it sound like it was a freak thing, and that I had to 'buy' another pot, however, more people are reporting this problem. Vitaclay needs to upgrade their pot if possible to a more heat resistant clay, otherwise owners of the units will surely get tired of having to purchase new pots all the time. If they don't correct the problem, the reviews on their product will not bode well for them in regards to potential sales. They have a good concept, but the quality 'has' to be there in today's economic driven market where product information is networked quite fast and efficiently.
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Doesn't seem like it would corrode easily, but I'm not sure what the material is. Probably pot metal with an anti-corrosion coating. It's a cheap item for sure. If you're worried about aesthetics you might want to purchase a more expensive one because it looks pretty cheap.